This study investigates the integration of Shaanxi red culture into college English courses, focusing on its impact on students’ cognition, attitudes, and willingness. Using Xi’an Shiyou University and four other universities in Xi’an as case studies, the research highlights the educational and cultural value of combining red culture with language learning. The findings reveal that incorporating red culture enriches English courses by deepening students’ understanding of China’s revolutionary history, enhancing cultural identity, and fostering national pride. Students expressed strong interest and acceptance, supported by innovative methods such as task-based learning, multimedia tools, and extracurricular activities. The study underscores the importance of teacher competence, professional training, and comprehensive evaluation systems in achieving effective integration. By aligning language education with cultural values, this approach cultivates culturally confident and globally competent students, providing a model for promoting China’s cultural heritage in a global context.

Yiqing Lin. An Investigation of Integrating Shaanxi Red Culture into College English. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2025) Vol. 8, Issue 1: 92-98. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2025.080115.

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